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Separation Lake Trail Mapped as Separation Lake Trail #3536
Hiking trail · McKenzie / Three Sisters · Trailhead near Blue River, OR
12.6 mi20.2 km Round trip
≈1,496 ft≈456 m Elevation gain
3,533 ft1,077 m High point
5 hr 56 min Estimated time
Hard Out and back to Separation Lake. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.
6.3 mi (10.1 km) to Separation Lake, measured from map
High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 1.7 mi (2.8 km) on FR 2643 and FR 2643-480
Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Separation Lake (#3536)
Trailhead: Separation Lake Trailhead
Off Rainbow Creek Road, near Blue River, OR
Coordinates: 44.13667, -121.97224
Overview Separation Lake Trail is a round-trip hike of 12.6 mi / 20.2 km near Blue River, OR. Expect about 1,496 ft / 456 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 3,533 ft / 1,077 m. Difficulty: Hard . At an average pace, plan on about 5 hr 56 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.
Elevation profile Along the route: low 2,753 ft / 839 m · high 3,514 ft / 1,071 m
Sources Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles. Official trail listing: U.S. Forest Service . Pass: based on the protected area that contains the trailhead. Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles. Official trail listings come from the agency named on each page. Distances and elevation gain marked ≈ are calculated from map data and are approximate. Check official sources for current conditions before you go.Washington trails · Oregon trails · Idaho trails · Sources · Privacy · Terms of Use